Consulate General of India, Guangzhou hosts “Yugpurush- The Paly” - a stage drama in Guangzhou on 22 November 2017

The Consulate General of India in Guangzhou as part of the India@70 celebrations and its efforts to promote India and Indian culture hosted a stage drama “Yugpurush- The Paly” in Guangzhou on 22 November 2017 at Grand View Theatre, Guangzhou.

Yugpurush-The Play is an internationally acclaimed heart-touching and riveting portrayal of the profound spiritual relationship between Shrimad Raichand Bhai and Mahatma Gandhi. The Play highlights the values of love, truth, diversity, selflessness and community building through the story of Mahatma Gandhi and Shrimad Rajchandraji. It also brings out a powerful experience of looking within oneself and upholding the value of truth for self-transformation. It aims to spread Shrimad Rajchandraji’s values of non-violence and truth that shaped Mahatma Gandhiji’s strong beliefs on non-violence.

Given the importance and high profile of the play Consulate publicize the events through social media networks as well as press release and words of mouths and as result the hall was pack to its full capacity (586 seats) yesterday when the play was stage. The audience includes Guangdong provincial officials from Department of culture and Foreign Affairs office, consular corps including many Consul General, prominent Indians/NRIs, Chinese scholars, professors, and students from three universities (Shenzhen, GDUFS, Sun-Yat Sen and Jinan University) who appreciated the play.

The play was well received by all present at the auditorium and appreciated the efforts of Consulate for bringing such a wonderful play.